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Index....................................................... 4
Introduction......................................... 25
Protecting the environment .................. .25
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .25
Operator's Manual ................................. 26
Service and vehicle operation ................2 6
Operating safety .................................... 28
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 0
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 30
Information on copyright ....................... 32
At a glance ........................................... 33
Cockpit .................................................. 33
Instrument cluster ................................. 34
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 35
Center console ...................................... 36
Overhead control panel .........................3 9
Door control panel ................................. 40
Safety ................................................... 41
Panic alarm ............................................ 41
Occupant safety .................................... 41
Children in the vehicle ........................... 57
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 62
Driving safety systems ........................... 62
Protection against theft .........................7 2
Opening and closing...........................74
SmartKey ............................................... 74
Doors ..................................................... 80
Cargo compartment .............................. .81
Side windows ......................................... 85
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 89
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....94
Correct driver's seat position ................ 94
Seats ..................................................... 94
Steering wheel ..................................... 100
Mirrors ................................................. 102
Memory function ................................. 105
Lights and windshield wipers ..........107
Exterior lighting ................................... 107 Interior lighting .................................... 111
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with LED
headlamps) .......................................... 112
Replacing bulbs (vehicles with halo-
gen headlamps) ................................... 112
Windshield wipers ................................ 114
Climate control
................................. 119
Overview of climate control systems ... 119
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 124
Setting the air vents ............................ 129
Driving and parking ..........................131
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 131
Driving ................................................. 131
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ............... 139
Automatic transmission ....................... 140
Refueling ............................................. 147
Parking ................................................ 153
Driving tips .......................................... 156
Driving systems ................................... 166
Towing a trailer .................................... 215
On-board computer and displays ....223
Important safety notes ........................ 223
Displays and operation ........................ 223
Menus and submenus ......................... 226
Display messages ................................ 237
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 268
Multimedia system ...........................281
General notes ...................................... 281
Important safety notes ........................ 281
Function restrictions ............................ 281
Operating system ................................ 282
Stowage and features ......................288
Stowage areas ..................................... 288
Features .............................................. 298
Maintenance and care ......................314
Engine compartment ........................... 314
ASSYST PLUS ...................................... 318
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Rear ...............................................130
Setting ...........................................1 29
Setting the center air vents ........... 129
Setting the side air vents ...............1 29
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
AIRMATIC package
ADS (Adaptive Damping System) ... 180
Function/notes .............................1 80
Alarm
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 72
Switching off (ATA) .......................... 72
Switching the function on/off
(ATA) ................................................ 72
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 184
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 235
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Approach/departure angle .............. 165
Ashtray ............................................... 300
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 31
Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 30
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 18
Hiding a service message .............. 318
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 318
Service message ............................ 318
Special service requirements ......... 318
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 72
Function ...........................................7 2
Switching off the alarm .................... 72
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Display message ............................ 255
Function/notes ............................. 199
Audio 20
Switching on/off ........................... 282 Audio menu (on-board computer)
.... 228
Audio system
see separate operating instructions
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified speci
alist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 250
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 319
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 137
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 136
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 107
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 143
Changing gear ............................... 143
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 140
Display message ............................ 264
Drive program ................................ 143
Drive program display .................... 142
Driving tips .................................... 143
DYNAMIC SELECT controller ......... 139
Emergency running mode .............. 147
Engaging drive position .................. 142
Engaging neutral ............................ 141
Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 141
Engaging reverse gear ................... 141
Engaging the park position ............ 140
Kickdown ....................................... 143
Manual shifting .............................. 144
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 235
Overview ........................................ 140
Problem (malfunction) ................... 147
Pulling away ................................... 135
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 144
Trailer towing ................................. 143
Transmission position display ........ 142
Transmission positions .................. 142
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 147
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Plastic trim .................................... 324
Power washer ................................ 320
Rear view camera .......................... 323
Roof lining ...................................... 325
Seat belt ........................................325
Seat cover ..................................... 325
Sensors ......................................... 323
Side running board ........................ 322
Steering wheel ............................... 324
Trim pieces ....................................3 25
Washing by hand ........................... 320
Wheels ...........................................3 21
Windows ........................................ 322
Wiper blades .................................. 322
Wooden trim .................................. 325
Cargo compartment cover
Notes/how to use ......................... 293
Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes .................. 291
Cargo compartment floor
Important safety notes .................. 296
Opening/closing ............................ 296
Stowage well (under) ..................... 296
Cargo net
Attaching ....................................... 295
Important safety information ......... 295
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 292
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 81
CD player (on-board computer) ........229
Center console
Lower section .................................. 37
Upper section .................................. 36
Central locking
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........7 4
Child
Restraint system .............................. 58
Child seat
Forward-facing restraint system ...... 61
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ...................... ...
................... 59
On the front-passenger seat ............ 60
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 60
Top Tether ...................................... .59 Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 61
Rear doors ...................................... .62
Children
Special seat belt retractor .............. .57
Cigarette lighter ................................ 301
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal .......................... .322
Trailer tow hitch .............................3 24
Climate control
Automatic climate control (3-
zone) .............................................. 122
Controlling automatically ...............1 25
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 124
Defrosting the windows ................. 127
Defrosting the windshield .............. 126
Dual-zone automatic climate con-
trol ................................................. 120
General notes ................................ 119
Indicator lamp ................................ 125
Ionization ....................................... 128
Maximum cooling .......................... 127
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 124
Overview of systems ......................1 19
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 128
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 125
Rear control panel ......................... 122
Refrigerant ..................................... 379
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 380
Setting the air distribution ............. 126
Setting the air vents ......................1
29
Setti
ng the airflow ......................... 126
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 125
Setting the temperature ................ 125
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 128
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 128
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 127
Switching the ZONE function
on/off ............................................ 126
Coat hooks ......................................... 295
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Tires ............................................... 262
Vehicle ...........................................264
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Activating ....................................... 170
Activation conditions ..................... 170
Cruise control lever ....................... 169
Display Message ............................ 260
Displays in the instrument cluster .. 173
Driving tips ....................................1 74
Function/notes .............................1 68
Important safety notes .................. 168
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 172
Stopping ........................................ 171
Switching off .................................. 172
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Distance recorder
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 279
Distance warning function
Function/notes ................................ 64
Warning lamp ................................. 279
Doors
Automatic locking (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 233
Automatic locking (switch) ...............8 1
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ...................................... .74
Control panel .................................. .40
Display message ............................ 266
Emergency locking ........................... 81
Emergency unlocking ....................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 80
Opening (from inside) ...................... 80
Overview .......................................... 80
Power closing .................................. 81
Downhill speed regulation
see DSR (Downhill Speed Regulation)
Drinking and driving ......................... 157
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 143
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Roa d Eng
ineering pack-
age) ............................................... 211
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 212
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 235 Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 142
Driver's door
see Doors
Driving
Important safety notes .................. 131
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 319
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 204
Driving in mountainous terrain
Approach/departure angle ............ 165
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving off-road
see Off-road driving
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 64
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 63
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 69
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 69
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 65
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 63
Distance warning function ............... 64
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 69
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 66
Important safety information ........... 62
Overview .......................................... 62
STEER CONTROL ............................. 72
Driving system
AIRMATIC package ........................ 180
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 168
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 174
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 184
Parking Pilot .................................. 187
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 195
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 204
Active Curve System ...................... 182
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 207
ADS ............................................... 180
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 184
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 199
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see Interior lighting
see Replacing bulbs
Loading guidelines ............................288
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 81
From inside (central locking but-
ton) ..................................................8 0
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) .............................. .233
LOW RANGE
Display message ............................ 257
Off-road gear ................................. 213
LOW RANGE off-road gear ................ 213
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 250
Replacing bulbs .............................1 13
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Lumbar support
Adjusting (on the seat) ..................... 98
Luxury head restraints ....................... 97
M
M+S tires............................................ 343
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) ..................................................3 21
mbrace
Call priority ....................................3 06
Display message ............................ 244
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 307
Downloading routes ....................... 309
Emergency call .............................. 304
General notes ................................ 303
Geo fencing ................................... 310
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............3 08
MB info call button ........................ 306
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 308
Remote vehicle locking .................. 308
Roadside Assistance button .......... 305
Search & Send ............................... 307 Self-test ......................................... 304
Speed alert .................................... 309
System .......................................... 303
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 310
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 308
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 76
General notes .................................. 76
Inserting .......................................... 76
Locking vehicle ................................ 81
Removing ......................................... 76
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 81
Media Interface
USB port in the armrest of the
center console ............................... 289
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 229
Memory function ............................... 105
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 195
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 204
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 207
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 199
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 201
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 168
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 174
General notes ................................ 166
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 203
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC .......... 184
Parking Pilot .................................. 187
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protectio n P
LUS) .............. 56
Rear view camera .......................... 191
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 200
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 238
Mirror
Vanity mirror (sun visor) ................ 299
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 322
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
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Mobile phoneConnecting (Bluetooth®inter-
face) ..............................................2 84
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 286
Frequencies ................................... 371
Installation ..................................... 371
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 229
Transmission output (maximum) .... 371
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ...........................................7 6
MOExtended tires .............................. 327
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 365
Mounting a new wheel ................... 364
Preparing the vehicle .....................3 62
Raising the vehicle ......................... 363
Removing a wheel .......................... 364
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 362
MP3
Operation ....................................... 229
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 81
see separate operating instructions
Multifunction display
Function/notes .............................2 25
Permanent display ......................... 233
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer .. 224Overview .......................................... 35
Multimedia system
see Separate operating instructions
Music files
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
N
NavigationMenu (on-board computer) ............ 227
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
see separate operating instructions
Notes on breaking-in a new vehi-
cle ....................................................... 131
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Occupant safety
Air bags ........................................... 46
Automatic measures after an acci-
dent ................................................. 56
Children in the vehicle ..................... 57
Important safety notes .................... 41
Introduction to the restraint sys-
tem .................................................. 41
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator
lamps ............................................... 42
Pets in the vehicle ........................... 62
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 55
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 56
Restraint system warning lamp ........ 42
Seat belt .......................................... 42
OCS
Conditions ....................................... 49
Faults ............................................... 52
Operation ......................................... 49
System self-test ............................... 51
Odometer ........................................... 226
Off-road driving
Approach/departure angle ............ 383
Checklist after driving off-road ...... 163
Checklist before driving off-road .... 163
Fording depth ................................ 382
General information ....................... 162
Important safety notes .................. 162
Maximum gradient climbing abil-
ity .................................................. 383
Traveling uphill ............................... 165
Off-road lights .................................... 110
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering package)
Function/notes ............................. 211
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Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package)Function/notes ............................. 212
Off-road drive program .................. 212
Offroad Plus drive program ............ 212
Off-road programs (vehicles with
the Off-Road Engineering package)
Displays in the COMAND display ... 215
Off-road system
4MATIC .......................................... 209
DSR ............................................... 210
LOW RANGE off-road gear ............. 213
Off-road 4ETS .................................. 66
Off-road ABS .................................... 63
Off-road ESP
®.................................. 68
Off-Road program (vehicles with-
out Off-Road Engineering pack-
age) ............................................... 211
Off-road programs (vehicles with
Off-Road Engineering package) ...... 212
Oil
see Engine oil
On and Offroad menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 235
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 235
Assistance menu ........................... 230
Audio menu ................................... 228
Convenience submenu .................. 234
Display messages .......................... 237
Displaying a service message ........ 318
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 173
Factory settings submenu ............. 235
Important safety notes .................. 223
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 232
Lighting submenu .......................... 233
Menu overview .............................. 226
Message memory .......................... 238
Navigation menu ............................ 227
On and Offroad menu .................... 235
Operation ....................................... 224
RACETIMER ................................... 236
Settings menu ............................... 232
Standard display ............................ 226
Telephone menu ............................ 229
Trip menu ...................................... 226
Vehicle submenu ........................... 233
Video DVD operation ..................... 229 Operating safety
Declaration of conformity ................ 28
Important safety notes .................... 28
Operating system
see On-board computer
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 26
Vehicle equipment ........................... 26
O
utside temperature display ........... 223
Overhead control panel ...................... 39
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 62
P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................ 372
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 321
Panic alarm .......................................... 41
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 89
Opening/closing the roller sun-
blind ................................................. 92
Operating ......................................... 91
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 91
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 92
Reversing feature ............................. 89
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 153
Parking brake ................................ 154
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 104
Rear view camera .......................... 191
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Pilot .................................. 187
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 186
Driving system ............................... 184
Function/notes ............................. 184
Important safety notes .................. 184
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 187
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SMSsee also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Snow chains
Information .................................... 343
Sockets
Center console .............................. 301
General notes ................................ 301
Luggage compartment ...................3 02
Rear compartment ......................... 301
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 282
Special seat belt retractor .................. 57
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Digital ............................................ 227
In the Instrument cluster ................. 34
Segments ...................................... 223
Selecting the display unit ...............2 32
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 250
Switching on/off ........................... 108
Start/Stop button
Starting the engine ........................ 134
Start/stop function
see ECO start/stop function
Starting (engine) ................................ 133
STEER CONTROL .................................. 72
Steering
Display message ............................ 266
Steering Pilot
Activating/deactivating ................. 231
Display message ............................ 261
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 101
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 100
Button overview ............................... 35
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 224
Cleaning ......................................... 324
Important safety notes .................. 100
Steering wheel heating .................. 101
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 105
Steering wheel heating
Problem (malfunction) ................... 101
Switching on/off ........................... 101 Steering wheel paddle shifters
........ 144
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 236
Stowage areas ................................... 288
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 289
Center console .............................. 290
Center console (rear) ..................... 290
C
up holders ................................... 298
Eyeglasses compartment ............... 290
Glove box ....................................... 289
Important safety information ......... 288
Stowage net ................................... 290
Stowage net ....................................... 290
Summer tires
In winter ........................................ 343
Sun visor ............................................ 299
Suspension setting
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 184
Suspension settings
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 235
SUV
(Sport Utility Vehicle) ....................... 28
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 128
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 286
T
Tachometer ........................................ 223
Tailgate
Display message ............................ 265
Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 81
Limiting the opening angle ............... 84
Opening dimensions ...................... 380
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 84
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 83
Opening/closing (from outside) ....... 82
Power closing .................................. 81
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 34
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Technical dataCapacities ...................................... 373
Information .................................... 371
Tires/wheels ................................. 366
Trailer loads ................................... 384
Vehicle data ................................... 380
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 230
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 285
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 284
Display message ............................ 266
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 229
Number from the phone book ........ 230
Redialing ........................................ 230
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 230
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 281
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 286
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 224
Coolant (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 235
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 235
Outside temperature ...................... 223
Setting (climate control) ................ 125
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 235
Through-loading feature ................... 291
Time
see separate operating instructions
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 236
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 348
Checking manually ........................ 347
Display message ............................ 262
Maximum ....................................... 347
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 329
Notes ............................................. 346
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 330
Recommended ............................... 344
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 347 Important safety notes .................. 347
Restarting ...................................... 348
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 350
Function/notes ............................. 348
General notes ................................ 348
Imp
ortant safety notes .................. 349
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 351
Restarting ...................................... 350
Warning lamp ................................. 280
Warning message .......................... 350
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 328
Storage location ............................ 326
Tire pressure not reached .............. 329
Tire pressure reached .................... 330
Using ............................................. 328
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 360
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 359
Bar (definition) ............................... 359
Changing a wheel .......................... 361
Characteristics .............................. 359
Checking ........................................ 341
Curb weight (definition) ................. 360
Definition of terms ......................... 359
Direction of rotation ...................... 362
Display message ............................ 262
Distribution of the vehicle occu-
pants (definition) ............................ 361
DOT (Department of Transporta-
tion) (definition) ............................. 359
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 358
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 359
GTW (Gross Trailer Weight) (defi-
nition) ............................................ 360
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) (def-
inition) ........................................... 360
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rat-
ing) (definition) .............................. 360
Important safety notes .................. 341
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 359
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Sports Utility Vehicle
GWARNING
Due to the high center of gravity, the vehicle
may start to skid and roll over in the event of
an abrupt steering maneuver and/or when
the vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road
conditions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to
the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
Utility vehicles have a significantly higher roll-
over rate than other types of vehicles.
Failure to operate this vehicle safely may result
in an accident, rollover of the vehicle, and severe
or fatal injury.
In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is signif-
icantly more likely to die than a person wearing
a seat belt.
You and all vehicle occupants should always
wear your seat belts.
Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not have the prescribed service/
maintenance work or any required repairs
carried out, this can result in malfunctions or system failures. There is a risk of an accident.
Always have the prescribed service/mainte-
nance work as well as any required repairs
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Flammable material such as leaves, grass or
twigs may ignite if they come into contact with
hot parts of the exhaust system. There is a risk of fire.
When driving off road or on unpaved roads,
check the vehicle's underside regularly. In
particular, remove parts of plants or other
flammable materials which have become
trapped. In the case of damage, contact a
qualified specialist workshop.
GWARNING
Modifications to electronic components, their software as well as wiring can impair their
function and/or the function of other net-
worked components. In particular, systems
relevant to safety could also be affected. As a
result, these may no longer function as inten-
ded and/or jeopardize the operating safety of
the vehicle. There is an increased risk of an
accident and injury.
Never tamper with the wiring as well as elec-
tronic components or their software. You
should have all work to electrical and elec-
tronic equipment carried out at a qualified
specialist workshop.
!There is a risk of damage to the vehicle if:
Rthe vehicle becomes stuck, e.g. on a high
curb or an unpaved road
Ryou drive too fast over an obstacle, e.g. a
curb, speed bumps or a pothole in the road
Ra heavy object strikes the underbody or
parts of the chassis
In situations like this, the body, the under-
body, chassis parts, wheels or tires could be
damaged without the damage being visible.
Components damaged in this way can unex-
pectedly fail or, in the case of an accident, no longer withstand the strain they are designed
to.
If the underbody paneling is damaged, com-
bustible materials such as leaves, grass or
twigs can gather between the underbody and
the underbody paneling. If these materials
come in contact with hot parts of the exhaustsystem, they can catch fire.
In such situations, have the vehicle checked
and repaired immediately at a qualified spe-
cialist workshop. If on continuing your jour-
ney you notice that driving safety is impaired,
pull over and stop the vehicle immediately,
paying attention to road and traffic condi-
tions. In such cases, consult a qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
Declarations of conformity
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle com-
ply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the two following two conditions: 1)
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